GUIDE TO TRAINERS APPLICATION PACK

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1 GUIDE TO TRAINERS APPLICATION PACK This pack contains; a Trainers licence application form the Trainers requirements document which details the documentation required to allow an application for a NSW Trainers licence to be considered Would you please obtain the relevant documentation as listed on the form before contacting the local NSW stewards in your area (or the Racing NSW Licensing Supervisor for Metropolitan applicants) using the contact details below to arrange for an interview. The application fee of $100 is due on the day of interview. Metropolitan/Kembla/Hawkesbury Gosford/Wyong/Newcastle Broken Hill & Far West (BHFWRA) Central Districts (CDRA) Hunter & North West (HNWRA) Mid North Coast (MNCRA) Northern Rivers (NRRA) South East (SERA) Southern District (SDRA) Western (WRA) At the time of your interview, you will need to provide: Trainers Application Form Application fee $100 References and other material as outlined in the requirements document It is recommended that you obtain a copy of 1) Rules of Racing (available on the Racing NSW website and 2) Racing NSW magazine (available from the Publications Department, Racing NSW, Level 7, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, at a cost of $14), as you will be required to complete a written examination on the day of your interview. Racing NSW also supports the completion by trainers of the Certificate IV Trainers course which is from the RGR08 National Training Package. All new Trainers are asked to complete the course at a time frame set by Racing NSW if they haven t done so before their licence is granted. An assessment of those applicants who have previously held a Trainers licence (which will include the period of time a licence was held and the time elapsed since last registered) will be conducted to determine whether the applicant is exempted from completing the course, or required to complete selected modules of the course. This assessment may also apply to trainers moving from Interstate. For new Trainers required to complete the entire CIV Course, further information is available from the Australian Equine Academy by phoning , by area@tafensw.edu.au or at Licensing Department Racing NSW Level 7, 51 Druitt St Sydney NSW 2000 Phone Fax

2 RACING NSW RACING NSW TRAINERS APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS MT = METRO TRAINER PT = PROVINCIAL TRAINER CT = COUNTRY TRAINER OT = OWNER TRAINER 1. Experience/Qualifications: i) Licensed Trainer from another area - evidence of number of starters and success rate MT: Minimum 3 Years PT: 2 Years CT: 1 Year OT: 6 Months Or Licensed Stablehand or Foreperson (employed by professional Trainer at a senior level for Metropolitan and Provincial Applicants) - details of this experience to be provided by Trainer on specific review form. (This form will be forwarded to the Trainer by Racing NSW). MT: Minimum 3 years PT: 2 Years CT: 1 Year OT: 6 Months Or Recognition of involvement in the industry, ie: Jockey ii) Clearance from other licensing authorities and details of licensing history iii) Certificate IV Trainer (from the RGR08 National Training Package) or equivalent. Please note successful applicants who have not obtained this qualification will be required to do so during their initial period of licence. Applicants who have previously held a Trainers licence may be required to complete all or some selected modules from the course. Please see previous page titled guide to trainers application pack for further information 2. Stable Management: i) No. of horses: - applicant to include evidence from owners including testimony from owners of specific horses that will be trained by the applicant upon a licence being granted. MT: Minimum 10 horses PT: 3 horses CT: 2 horses OT: 1 horse ii) Applicant to provide proof of business acumen or details of a completed basic business course OT: Not required iii) Bank statement of racing account - recommend starting bank to include letter of credit from financial institute. Required to provide copies of bank statements for previous 3 months. Minimum of; MT: $15,000 PT: $8,000 CT: $5,000 OT: $3,500 iv) Written approval granting permission to train on a registered racecourse v) Stable inspection/photographs and confirmation of ownership or lease arrangements of stables 3. Exam: i) Applicant to complete written examination on day of interview Exam mark desired: MT 85% PT 80% CT 80% OT 80% ii) A supervised practical test, unless Stewards are aware of an applicant s competency and deem unnecessary 4. References: i) References from 3 trainers (in total) who have a minimum of 5 years experience as a professional trainer, regarding skills - this must include the trainers the applicant has been employed by, ii) References from other industry participants/professional people re character - minimum 2 5. Interview: MT, PT and Provincial OT: Applicant to attend offices for interview by panel comprising the Licensing Supervisor, Stipendiary Steward and Veterinary Surgeon. CT and Country OT: Applicant to attend interview with regional Stewards. Recommendation then forwarded to Licensing Committee for review at their meeting held every second month. The Board reserves the right to vary any of the above criteria, including for the recognition of experience and service to racing. As amended

3 RACING NSW ABN: APPLICATION FORM FOR TRAINER S LICENCE UNDER THE RULES OF RACING Please contact the following to organise an appointment for interview; Metro/Kembla/Hawkesbury Licensing Supervisor Newcastle/Gosford/Wyong Provincial Steward Country Regional Stewards Phone initially Application fee: $100 (If successful this fee will be deducted from total licence fees) Please tick which licence you are applying for: TRAINER S LICENCE OWNER TRAINER S PERMIT (Provincial/Country Area Only) METROPOLITAN AREA PROVINCIAL AREA COUNTRY AREA Name of racecourse or property you are applying to train on: Number of horse s permission has been granted to train? Do you have a letter from the owners of the racecourse/property confirming permission to train will be granted if your application for a licence to train is successful? To enable your application to be considered without undue delay by the Licensing Committee this form MUST be completed in full. Yes/No: (Level 7, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney, Telephone: (02) ) Surname: First or Given Names: Date of Birth: / / Place of Birth: Address: Post Code: Address: Postal Address: Post Code: Telephone: Mobile: Facsimile:

4 OWNER TRAINER S PERMIT LR. 77 Permits may be granted to Owners to train horses owned by or leased by the owner solely or in partnership with his or her spouse, de facto spouse, their children over 18 years, father, mother sisters and brothers. Owner Trainers are not permitted to train for syndicates. LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REFUSED LR. 51 (6) Any person who has had an application for a license or registration refused must not make a further application until the expiration of 12 months from the date of such refusal. The Board may however in its discretion reduce the said period. EXPERIENCE Please note: It is necessary for applicants to undergo a written examination when attending for their interview and it may also be necessary to have a practical examination at a later date. 1. Particulars of any previous licences held either in this State or from any other Racing Authority together with relevant dates. (If you have ridden as a jockey, give details of number of rides and successes; if you have trained racehorses, give full particulars of winners and placed horses, prizemoney; if employed as a stablehand, give names of trainers, period of employment and full details of experience) 2. Full details of any other experience and past employments, with names and addresses of employers and relevant dates. 3. Are there any charges pending against you, or any open or unfinished inquiries, investigations or matters before any Racing Authority involving you? 4. Have you ever been disqualified, suspended, fined, warned off, placed on forfeit list or listed as a defaulter by any Racing, Harness racing, Greyhound or other sporting authority. Give full details of each occurrence.

5 5. Have you ever been refused a license or permit to train? If Yes please provide full details. 6. Have you ever taken part in any unregistered race meeting? If Yes please provide full details. 7. Please give particulars of any racehorses you owned stating the years involved and the name of trainers: NAME OF HORSE TRAINER S NAME YEARS INVOLVED 8. FINANCIAL Please supply names and addresses of your Bankers/ Financial Institution accounts and bring evidence of monies in your accounts along with you to your interview. 9. COMPETENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRAINING Please give names and addresses of at least three (3) licensed trainers who could confirm your qualifications to be a trainer. (Note: 3 written references are required to be submitted with your application)

6 CHARACTER 10. Please give names and addresses of at least three (3) persons who are well known in the racing industry, or alternatively of (2) persons holding professional qualifications, or of professional standing who could act as referees. (Please Note: 2 written references are required to be submitted with your application) PROPOSED TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT 11. (a) Please give name and address of PRINCIPAL STABLE PREMISES Phone: Number of boxes in these premises If your residence and the stable are separate, please give name and position held by employee living at the address. (b) Please give full details of security and precautions for fire prevention at stables Name and address of additional stables Phone: Phone: 12. If any of the above stables, including the principal stable, are not in your ownership, please give details of arrangements under which they are occupied, together with details of the period of any Lease or Tenancy Agreement and date of expiry. Please bring a copy of the agreement along with you to your interview. 13. Is stable complex to be shared with other trainers? If so, please give names of the other trainers and the number of stables they occupy.

7 14. (a) Please give details of accommodation for stable staff. (b) Also details of other buildings (Feed and Tack rooms, etc.) 15. Please provide names of all staff who will be assisting you in the running of your stable. (Members of your family and their relationship to you must be included.) 16. Who is in overall charge in your absence? (a) Distance of your stables from racecourse? (b) Method of transporting horses to racecourse for work? (c) Where would horses be given walking exercise? 17. If any of the above stable premises are not yet fully constructed, has planning permission been obtained for the construction of these premises? (If Yes, please provide full details.)

8 FULL DETAILS OF PRIVATE TRAINING FACILITIES 18. (a) Private training tracks please give location and a brief description with dimensions, etc. (b) Approximate distance to be travelled from your Principal Stables to private track (c) Owner of Track (please give their name and address) (d) General arrangements whereby these facilities are available to you. Please indicate whether owned, leased etc. RIDING STATUS 19. Will you ride trackwork or the stable pony etc? ****PLEASE TICK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING**** Non Rider Rider - Non Trackwork Rides a horse in connection with horse racing but does not ride trackwork eg rides stable pony, ferries racehorses to the track etc. Rider - Trackwork rides horses in training VARIOUS 20. Have you ever been declared bankrupt, proceeded against for Bankruptcy and/or have you taken advantage of the laws in force for the time being relating to Bankruptcy anywhere in Australia or made a compromise with your creditors? If you answered Yes please give full details

9 21. Are you engaged in any profession, business or occupation other than that of training horses? If so, please give full details. (a) Profession/Business/Occupation (b) (c) (d) Business Name Business Address Position in Firm 22. Do you declare that you have viewed, read and understood the document Work Health & Safety Memorandum for Racehorse Trainers in NSW see WHS section - (which includes reference and source to the Safework NSW CODE OF PRACTICE Managing Risks for new or inexperienced riders or handlers ) and will refer to the document(s)/implement procedures as applicable for the duration of the license for which you are applying. 23. In addition to your Statutory P.A.Y.E. Records, if you employ staff do you undertake to maintain and keep a wages book or other record in which is set out the gross amount earned and the net amount paid (with details of all deductions and holiday pay) each week to each member of your staff during the term of your license? 23.(a) For the duration of the license for which you are applying, if you employ staff do you undertake to do so in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Horse and Greyhound Training Award? (b) Have you in the last five (5) years been convicted of an offence in relation to the compliance with awards covering any staff you have employed? If yes, give details (c) Are you aware that you are required to deduct 46.5% from all employees payments including casual trackwork riders should they not provide you with their Tax File Number (TFN) or Australian Business Number (ABN) (d) Do you agree to allow Racing NSW Stewards or Officials to inspect stables and accommodation referred to in Question 11, 12, 13, and 14 (a) prior to my application being considered by the Board and at any time thereafter should a license be granted to you. (e) If a license is granted by Racing NSW, do you agree to produce when required by the stewards or their authorised representatives, for their inspection, your wages book or other records referred to in Question 22.

10 (f) Do you understand that if any of the information set out above is incorrect, you may be called upon to show cause why the License granted to me in accordance with this application should not be revoked, suspended or otherwise dealt with? (g) Are you a member of any Racing Club? If yes please provide full details. 24. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LICENCE The trainer acknowledges and agrees to be subject to and be bound by: a) The Rules of Racing of each Principal Racing Authority in which he/she trains as amended or varied by each Principal Racing Authority from time to time; b) That I shall notify Racing NSW within 14 days if I am charged with a criminal offence, convicted of a criminal offence or am made bankrupt or I become the subject of a court judgement requiring payment to a racing industry participant or provider, and acknowledge that if I fail to comply with this condition or the other terms and conditions of my licence I may be penalised and/or stood down from my licensed duties and privileges (LR51 (2)) c) The terms and conditions of licence and licence acknowledgements as published by each Principal Racing Authority d) Such rules and directions as may from time to time be formed, made or given the directors for each Principal Racing Authority ( Directors ), the stewards of each Principal Racing Authority ( Stewards ) or the officials of any racing club registered by each Principal Racing Authority to conduct thoroughbred racing under the Rules ( Club ) e) The trainer submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of each Principal Racing Authority, its officials and Stewards in respect of all matters arising in relation to racing in the State or Territory of that Principal Racing Authority. f) That each Principal Racing Authority does not give any warranty as to the suitability and/or safety of the premises, track, and training or other facilities owned or occupied by any Race Club, Association or other entity connected with horse racing, and that I must at all times satisfy myself as to the fact that such premises, track, training or other facilities are appropriate, fit for purpose and without obvious defect. g) Not to make any public statement or comment concerning any matter currently the subject of investigation or hearing by a Principal Racing Authority, or the Stewards, Committee or Appeals panel or other body authorised by each. h) That I will, on request, permit the Stewards to enter and inspect my property and to exercise their powers under the provisions of AR 8(B), 8(C), and 8(D) and expressly consent to the production to the Stewards of records (including confidential records) held by service providers, including but not limited to veterinarians. i) That I shall not be exempted from personal liability arising under the Rules of Racing for or by any reason whatsoever. j) For those Trainers who ride trackwork, to as directed by the Stewards provide any sample either prior to or subsequent to riding in any track work for the purpose of detecting any substance banned under the Rules. k) To adhere to as a minimum, the Horse & Greyhound Training Award 2010 (Commonwealth), and to keep wages and payment records for all employees and persons engaged under contract for service and make those records available for inspection when required by Racing NSW. l) The requirement to have satisfactory and current insurances of the type as reasonable may be required by the Principal Racing Authority. m) That I will make written application and obtain approval from Racing NSW before stabling any horse in my care at any address other than at my registered stable premises. n) That any information provided in this application may be shared with the Racing NSW Insurance Fund for the purpose of administering any workers compensation claim lodged by me or any person claiming to be my employee and that the Racing NSW Insurance Fund is authorised to provide any information regarding any workers compensation claim lodged by me to the Licensing Department of Racing NSW for the purpose of assessing my continuing eligibility or fitness to hold a licence. o) Subject to AR.195A(2) if a licensed person is disqualified his or her licence immediately ceases and determines and he or she must make application to the Principal Racing Authority to be relicensed. p) A disqualified person is and remains bound by, and subject to, the Rules for the period of his or her disqualification. GST When the licensee is GST registered, the following agreement is given: The recipient may issue tax invoices in respect of the specified supplies. The supplier will not issue tax invoices in respect to those supplies. The supplier acknowledges that it is registered when it enters into the agreement and that it will notify the recipient if it ceases to be registered. The recipient acknowledges that it is registered when it enters into the agreement and that it will notify the supplier if it ceases to be registered. 25. CONDITIONS OF LICENCE RIDING HORSES Stablehands and Trainers applying to ride trackwork will be required to undergo a Racing NSW trackwork rider competency assessment; i) With their initial application to ride trackwork ii) Again, in the season after reaching 60 years of age and every two years thereafter. When reaching *70 years of age the assessment will be required yearly iii) At any time if required by Racing NSW after returning from injury Upon reaching 60 years of age and every two years thereafter, Stablehands and Trainers riding trackwork will be required to provide a medical clearance as to their fitness to ride which will include a physical test. When reaching *70 years of age these provisions will be required annually. *Note the 60 yrs+ and 70 yrs+ requirement is effective at the next renewal period following that birthday *Duty of care statement Riders should carefully consider their capability to ride Thoroughbred racehorses especially if they wish to continue riding beyond the age of 70 years. If Racing NSW issues a rider license to the applicant, this does not amount to a representation to, or endorsement of, the applicant concerning his or her current fitness to ride thoroughbred racehorses. Riders should form and rely on their own view concerning their own fitness to ride based on their knowledge of their current physical capabilities, advice from their own medical practitioners and their knowledge of riding thoroughbred horses drawing from their past experience. Racing NSW is not responsible for a Riders physical condition and decision to ride. If at any time a Riders condition changes so that he or she suspects he or she may again be physically unable to ride to the required level, he or she should immediately discontinue riding, inform Racing NSW and consult his or her medical practitioner.

11 PRIVACY AND THE USE, COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION The Principal Racing Authorities collect information about you when you submit this Application and in the course of related enquiries made of third parties for the purposes of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (NSW). The Principal Racing Authorities will use that information to assess your application and, if registration is approved, your ongoing status as a licensed person. To do that, the Principal Racing Authorities may disclose your information to third parties such as your employers (past, present or prospective), other racing bodies, appeal bodies, wagering service providers, industry associations and government enforcement agencies if the Principal Racing Authorities believe that the disclosure is reasonably necessary for your ongoing status as a licensed person or to enable PRAs to fulfil their regulatory responsibilities and/or promote and protect the integrity of the sport to ensure compliance with the Rules of Racing. You do not have to supply the information requested in this application, but if the information (or any part of it) is not provided your application may be rejected. You can gain access to and request that corrections be made to information held about you by the Principal Racing Authorities. By completing and submitting this application, you authorise the Principal Racing Authorities to collect, use and disclose information about you for the purposes described in this notice, including the usual publication of such information in race books, racing calendars and other publications that can include (but are not limited to) websites. Intellectual property I agree that the Principal Racing Authorities will own all intellectual property in the information I submit with and in connection with this application for, and the grant and future maintenance of, the Licence., and I hereby assign to the Principal Racing Authorities (and warrant that I am authorised to provide and assign) all such intellectual property and information and acknowledge that the Principal Racing Authorities may use (including by collating, modifying, publishing and distributing) all such intellectual property and information as it sees fit including" Note: for Licensed Persons this information relates to the usual publication of material in race books, racing calendars, publications and websites etc. Any information outside this standard will not be released by Racing NSW without the written permission of the Licensed person. CRIMINAL HISTROY RECORD CHECK All new licence applicants are subject to Criminal History Record checks. Existing licensees may also be requested to undergo such checks. The information contained in these records may lead to the licence application being refused. THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED (a) Have you, in the last ten years, in NSW or Yes No elsewhere, been convicted of any offence, under your own name or any other? (b) Are there any charges, criminal prosecution or Yes No civil proceedings against you now pending? (c) Have you ever been, or are you now on a bond Yes No or recognisance in NSW or elsewhere? (d) Have you ever forfeited bail? Yes No ***Please note condition b) of this licence: you are required to notify Racing NSW within 14 days if you are charged with or convicted of a criminal offence (LR51(2)) refers If you have answered Yes to any of these questions please provide details I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars as outlined in this application are true and correct. I also declare that I understand that it is a serious offence under the Rules of Racing to make a false declaration and failure to accurately answer these questions may lead to this application being refused SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE

12 HORSES TO BE TRAINED BY APPLICANT FOR WHICH STABLE RETURN HAS BEEN SUBMITTED NAME OF HORSE OWNED BY FOR WHICH STABLE RETURN HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED NAME OF HORSE AGE BREEDING OWNED BY Copyright Racing NSW 2017